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John Ludlam Obituary
AGE: 65 • Forked River
John G. Ludlam, age 65, of Forked River, passed away Monday, May 22, 2017. He was born and raised in Salem, NJ where he met his first wife, Marie Batson and had three children, Stacy, Beverly, and Brenda. John worked for many years in a factory in Salem before moving to Forked River and working as an electrician for Local Union #400 in Wall Twp. He married his second wife, Donna Optiz and had four children, Michael, Nick, John Shane, and Amanda. John is also survived by his sisters, Paula and Sharon and is grandpop and great-grandpop to 29 children. He is and always will be very missed and loved. Visitation will be Thursday 2-4 at Ocean County Cremation Service, 1252 Rt. 37 West, Toms River. Cremation will be private.
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Babykins
May 19, 2023
I miss you everyday dad.. time heals nothing it teaches you to live with the pain. I love you I hope you watch over your grandbabies
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erin quinn
May 23, 2017
rest in peace poppop. I love you and miss you I hope your finally getting to do the things you've always wanted to do.
Vanessa Smallwood Lockwood
May 23, 2017
So sorry to hear of Johnny's passing. He was a dear childhood friend. We went to school together & I have great memories of fun times. The last time we spent time together we were chaperoning our daughter's 8th grade prom in the 80's. Good time with him & Marie.
May your memories bring you comfort during this difficult time. God bless.
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